News Topic - Asia http://www.news-spider.com/topics/a/Asia/index.html Latest news about Asia from news-spider.com. News from more than 2,000 sources, updated continuously. en-us Copyright (c) 2008 news-spider.com. All rights reserved. Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:32:53 GMT Oil prices drop in U.S. but Asia sees rebound http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215606397 The downward trend continued for a second day, leaving experts to wonder whether the drop is the beginning of a lasting trend or just a brief pause; meanwhile, consumption was up in Asia. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215606397 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:53:56 GMT Hewer on the highway: Mongol Rally, day five http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215611146 Nick Hewer, Sir Alan Sugar's sidekick from The Apprentice, hears some ominous talk during the French leg of his 10,000-mile overland trip to Asia on the Mongol Rally. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215611146 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:26:42 GMT Oil prices rebound on Iran missile tests http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215603012 Oil prices rebounded Wednesday in Asia from a tumble of more than $5 in the previous session after Iran test-fired nine missiles, renewing fears of a conflict that could cut global oil supplies. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215603012 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:25:00 GMT Oil Prices Up After Iran Tests http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215597036 Oil prices rebounded Wednesday in Asia from a tumble of more than $5 in the previous session after Iran test-fired nine missiles http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215597036 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:06:31 GMT Fans line-up in Asia 2 days before new iPhone launch http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215606653 Reuters - Seeking to be one of the world's first to grab the new-generation iPhone, fanatical Apple fans around Asia are queuing up two days before its launch, undiscouraged by rain or freezing temper ... http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215606653 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:51:47 GMT Aviator who died 40-plus years ago will be laid to rest http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215599936 Heavy rain hissed against the E1B Navy aircraft as it approached Da Nang on its way home from a support mission against targets in North Vietnam. It was Oct. 8, 1967 - the monsoon season in Southeast ... http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215599936 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:13:26 GMT Army promotion for Mendis after Asia Cup victory http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215597278 AFP - Sri Lanka's new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis has been given a double promotion in the army after his exploits in the Asia Cup final, officials said on Wednesday. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215597278 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 07:48:50 GMT Asia stocks cut gains, U.S. dollar slips on Iran http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215588003 Reuters - The U.S. dollar fell and Asian stocks surrendered some gains on Wednesday, after a report that Iran tested a missile that could reach Israel, raising concerns this week's $9 dip in oil price ... http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215588003 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:31:21 GMT Japan's machinery orders surprise but still fears for economy http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215593702 AFP - Japan's core machinery orders were unexpectedly strong in May but experts warned the official figures released on Wednesday had failed to dispel gloom about prospects for Asia's largest economy. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215593702 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:13:59 GMT Investigator in Malaysian murder case located in SEAsia http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215591913 AFP - A private investigator who went missing after linking Malaysia's deputy premier to a murdered Mongolian woman has been traced to an unnamed location in Southeast Asia, police said Wednesday. http://www.news-spider.com/comments/1215591913 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:03:08 GMT